Shark encounter confirmed in Carlsbad

Influencers blamed for rise in shark attacks

A new study claims social media is responsible for encouraging people to interact with sharks.

Tourist loses both hands after provoking shark during beachside photo op: 'The shark didn’t just see a human'

A Canadian tourist lost both of her hands trying to take a photo of a shark while snorkeling in the Turks and Caicos Islands on Feb. 7, as reported by the New York Times. The 55-year-old tourist was visiting the island and snorkeling in shallow waters. According to the Department of Environment and Coastal Resources in Turks and Caicos, the tourist "attempted to engage with the animal from the shallows in an attempt to take photographs." After b…

Shark encounter confirmed in Carlsbad

CARLSBAD, Calif. (FOX 5/KUSI) -- Shark sightings are not necessarily rare, but the shark warning signs posted at Tamarack State Beach are not normal. The signs were put up after a group of four surfers encountered a shark while in the waters along the Carlsbad coast Friday morning. The sighting has been confirmed by city officials. According to Carlsbad lifeguards, the surfers said the shark was spotted off the coast of Tower 37 around 10 a.m. T…

Warning to tourists after rise in shark attacks

Social media-obsessed tourists could be behind a rise in shark attacks, researchers have warned.

Shark spotted in Carlsbad waters, prompting 24-hour advisory

A shark sighting just north of Tamarack Beach in Carlsbad prompted a shark advisory on Friday, officials said.

Scientists Suggest Clout-Chasing Influencers Have Contributed To Rise In Shark Attacks

Snorkeler taking picture with hammerhead shark Jaws has managed to traumatize multiple generations of people who are wary about wading into the ocean due to the possibility they might encounter a shark. However, there are plenty of others who won’t think twice about interacting with the animals despite the well-documented downsides, and a new study asserts influencers deserve some blame for the gruesome repercussions of some ill-fated interactio…